HC Deb 12 June 1996 vol 279 c173W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what advice he sought from the Civil Aviation Authority on safety matters before granting a permit to Monarch Airlines Ltd. to wet-lease a TriStar aircraft registered in Antigua for a flight from the United Kingdom to Turkey on 19 May. [32279]

Mr. Norris

None.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he had with the Civil Aviation Authority over granting a waiver to Monarch Airlines Ltd. to lease a TriStar aircraft registered in Antigua for a flight from the United Kingdom to Turkey on 19 May under article 8.3 of European Council legislation 2407/92; and if such a waiver was granted. [32280]

Mr. Norris

None. A waiver was granted for the flight.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the civil aviation authority in Turkey. [32278]

Mr. Norris

None. Turkey is now a signatory to the joint aviation authorities arrangements and has committed itself to the implementation of all joint aviation requirements. These are generally more stringent than the minimum standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Turkey's national aviation authority will be assessed by the joint aviation authorities as part of the procedures for full membership. If any shortcomings are identified they will be addressed.